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Autos and Eats on the Alley returns to downtown Kalamazoo May 8
Apr 21, 2021

The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership invites the public to Autos and Eats on the Alley presented by Fresh Coast Auto Detail on Saturday, May 8 under the beautiful lights of Bates Alley in downtown Kalamazoo.A variety of show cars will be displayed on Bates Alley and in the adjoining parking lot on Saturday, May 8 from 5 - 8 p.m., giving visitors the perfect opportunity to view some of the area's best vehicles and take advantage of all downtown Kalamazoo has to offer

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Kalamazoo seeks ‘visionary’ developer to transform downtown parking lot
Mar 24, 2021

A city-owned parking lot in downtown Kalamazoo could be transformed into the community’s latest development project as city leaders seek proposals for the site.The city of Kalamazoo and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have released a request for developer qualifications for the development opportunity at 140 S. Edwards St. in Kalamazoo.

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Beer lovers line up outside Bell’s for Oberon Day in Kalamazoo
Mar 22, 2021

The sun was shining and the temperatures were climbing as dozens waited in line outside of Bell’s Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo for Oberon Day.

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Being small enough to pivot has helped this Kalamazoo bistro survive the COVID-19 slowdown
Mar 18, 2021

Like thousands of small businesses in Michigan and millions across the United States, his family-owned restaurant, Comensoli’s Italian Bistro & Bar, in Kalamazoo’s Stuart Neighborhood, has struggled during the COVID-19-mandated shutdown of large-group gathering places and the slow reopening of sit-down restaurants and entertainment venues that has followed.

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The Spirit of Kalamazoo has been dishing up tasty treats for a decade
Mar 15, 2021

The return of warmer weather brings a desire for a cold tasty treat. The Spirit of Kalamazoo at 154 S. Kalamazoo Mall can satisfy that craving with the choice of 24 flavor options of Plainwell Ice Cream.

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St. Patrick’s Day celebration returns to Kalamazoo after 2020 cancellation
Mar 14, 2021

The Kalamazoo Mall was decorated in green, orange and white Saturday, March 13, 2021.Green beer, live music and more were enjoyed by visitors at an early St. Patrick's Day celebration, hosted by the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership.

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Live music and green beer are back for St. Patrick’s celebration in downtown Kalamazoo
Mar 10, 2021

Get out your favorite green outfit, this weekend everybody's Irish in downtown Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership was scheduled to host St. Patrick's Day celebration Saturday, March 13, 2021.

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Chili cook-off brings crowds to downtown Kalamazoo on a sunny Saturday
Feb 27, 2021

The pandemic didn’t stop a 16-year tradition in downtown Kalamazoo. Hundreds of people flocked to the city’s chili cook-off to relish the sunny weather and the opportunity to taste homegrown chili recipes.

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Kalamazoo ranked No. 1 coolest place in U.S. with lowest cost of living
Feb 23, 2021

A national publication has just ranked Kalamazoo as the number one coolest city in the entire United States with the lowest cost of living.

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Downtown Kalamazoo announces return of Chili Cook-Off, Restaurant Week
Feb 20, 2021

The Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off is scheduled to take place Saturday, Feb. 27 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership says the event will be held outside with tents pitched across the downtown area, adding that the South Kalamazoo Mall will be closed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow for social distancing.

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Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off, Restaurant Week return
Feb 17, 2021

The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is excited to announce the return of Downtown Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off and Restaurant Week this February and March.

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Kalamazoo’s zero-waste shop expanding to second location in Ann Arbor area
Feb 9, 2021

Bee Joyful Shop, downtown Kalamazoo’s zero-waste retail shop, has announced plans for second location about 100 miles east of its original store on the Kalamazoo Mall.

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